# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Shark Land

The clearest difference is rating: Hungry Shark Evolution at 4.7 against Shark Land's 3.5. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (77% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shark Land sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hungry Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 202K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Hungry Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 43% of Shark Land's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Shark Land monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Shark Land |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (202K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [3.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-land-deep-sea/id1456431209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **202K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 434 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [VITALII DRIBNOKHOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316001682) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Action, #142 Top Grossing · Action, #210 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Become the ultimate ocean predator in this classic arcade-style shark game. Eat your way through an underwater world, evolving your shark into a fierce sea beast. Explore, hunt, and survive offline with customizable gear and helpful baby shark companions.

**Highlights:** Play as various sharks and sea creatures, Explore an open underwater world, Collect and evolve baby sharks, Equip customizable gear and accessories, Offline gameplay, Activate Gold Rush for bonus points

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jawmazing pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 900 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of sharks and abilities
- 💎 Satisfying sound effects
- 🌟 Nostalgic for many players
- 🐟 Fun shark-themed experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive sharks and upgrades
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Health/boost depletes too quickly
- 🤖 Overpowered enemy sharks
- 🔍 Repetitive map and gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Screen flickering or orientation issues
- Sharks not eating or attacking properly
- Inconsistent difficulty spikes
- Saving/cloud sync problems
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Improved progression system
- Multiplayer or social features
- Expanded map and exploration
- Customization options for sharks


### Shark Land

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-land-deep-sea/id1456431209)

Embark on a thrilling ocean survival adventure after an aircraft crash. Players must collect debris, build rafts, and manage hunger and thirst while fending off sharks. Team up with friends online for cooperative raft building and customize your character with gear that enhances performance.

**Highlights:** Ocean survival simulator, Multiplayer raft building, Resource collection, Character customization, Crafting tools and weapons, Home base construction

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Lucky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cap | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resources pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pistol | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Caps pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| King pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🤩 Fun with friends
- 👍 Great multiplayer experience
- 😄 Entertaining and addictive
- 🎨 Allows creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Frustrating gameplay issues
- 🤖 Poor character/camera controls
- ⏱️ Repetitive and lacking content

**Reported bugs**

- Getting stuck on the raft
- Disappearing items and inventory loss
- Inability to log in or rejoin servers
- Inconsistent or non-functional mechanics
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more islands and exploration
- Implement a day/night cycle
- Allow moving and modifying built structures
- Introduce more crafting options and resources
- Improve multiplayer stability and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

Hungry Shark Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shark Land free?

Shark Land is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Shark Land?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 202K ratings, while Shark Land averages 3.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Shark Land have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Shark Land show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Shark Land?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Shark Land monthly. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shark Land on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*